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$545,090$214 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $139,900 on Aug 27, 1998

261 CHAPEL ST

HOLDEN, MA 01520
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,544 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$545K
$513K low$577K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,900 · Aug 27, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,519 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$542,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$372,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$543,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dr. Leroy E. Mayo Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Mountview Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Wachusett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01520These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,960
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

261 Chapel St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Holden 01520
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Holden 01520
  • Older than 88% of homes in Holden 01520

What homes are worth in Holden 01520

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$321K$948K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Holden 01520.

How it measures up in Holden 01520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Holden 01520.

Estimated value$545,090
CheaperTypical $520,658Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 261 Chapel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHolden 01520Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$545,09055% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2143% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,544 ft²83% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac60% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194012% of homes28% of homes

About 261 Chapel St

How much is 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA is $545,090 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $513,311 to $576,869. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA last sell?

261 Chapel St, Holden, MA last sold on Aug 27, 1998 for $139,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA?

261 Chapel St, Holden, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA built?

261 Chapel St, Holden, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA?

261 Chapel St, Holden, MA is assigned to Dr. Leroy E. Mayo Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Mountview Middle School (middle), rated B; Wachusett Regional High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wachusett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA compare to other homes in Holden 01520?

Among the 5,701 homes in Holden 01520, it is worth more than 55% of them ($545,090 against a typical $520,658), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($214 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,544 ft² against a typical 1,755 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1940 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Chapel St, Holden, MA was $7,519. The county assessed it at $542,500.

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